Is art not important to me anymore? Is that why I have no motivation for it? Am I just trying to cling to it because I can't accept that and move on? I want to find it fulfilling and rewarding, but I don't. - ThreadSky

toonomon.bsky.social • 38 days ago

Is art not important to me anymore? Is that why I have no motivation for it? Am I just trying to cling to it because I can't accept that and move on?

I want to find it fulfilling and rewarding, but I don't.

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missstrife.bsky.social•38 days ago

Maybe a break from it could be good for you. And then you'll come back with even more motivation than ever before 🔥maybe try something else that's creative and that might bring back your motivation for art!

toonomon.bsky.social•38 days ago

I've been on a break for several years now, I don't feel like this "self-compassion" and "having patience with oneself" thing is working anymore. I'm wasting so much time.

And I got the fimo snails, as you know. I've liked making those at least 🐌🐌🐌

missstrife.bsky.social•38 days ago

You are working hard on developing a skill and it takes a lot mental energy! It's not a waist of time in my eyes but I understand that you feel that way!

And you do have your snail army, they'll take over the world soon 🐌

db-toons.bsky.social•38 days ago

I think this might be a combination of a few things-

Mainly that you’ve JUST exited burnout and want to get back in the swing of things quickly- but most habits take time to set back in and grow

And like you yourself said- you’re making the lil snails- that’s just as much art as anything else!

toonomon.bsky.social•38 days ago

I have been giving it some good attempts, though. I've finished a few bigger pieces, I've made refs and I did sketchtober last year. But my brain is still not getting hooked on art again.

Also, let me properly tell you now. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🍰🎈

db-toons.bsky.social•38 days ago

Just keep giving it good honest attempts! You’ll get there!

toonomon.bsky.social•38 days ago

Sorry for venting, but I've been feeling this so much recently.

gawaindragon.bsky.social•38 days ago

Art is important and always will be. Both on individual and societal levels.
In case you are struggling as an individual here's my advice. I'm not an artist but i do have hobbies and projects. When my motivation is low i try new things. When i could not read books anymore i started reading books. ⬇️

gawaindragon.bsky.social•38 days ago

Sorry, i meant comics. When i had enough of origami i started 3d printing. That lead me to 3d modelling. VR games are the same way.
Try something that will give you that learning experience again! Without struggle the reward is not that sweet.

toonomon.bsky.social•38 days ago

I've been thinking of getting more into sculpting, I just gotta get some tools before I get started.

gawaindragon.bsky.social•38 days ago

That's a great idea! I would say don't worry about the tools. Start as soon as you can and worry about those later. The feeling when you finally get them will be even better.

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